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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.67, 1,219.53 and 510.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.67, 1,219.53 and 510.77 is: 704.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.67 : 1,219.53 = 510.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.67/1,219.53 = 510.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.67x = 1,219.53 × 510.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.67x = 622,893.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,893.24/883.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.90

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